European Stock Markets Reach Record Highs Amid Corporate Earnings and Middle East De-escalation Hopes
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European Stock Markets, Stoxx 600, Deutsche Telekom, WPP
Europe
August 6, 2026
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Stoxx 600 index closed at a record high of 658.19 points. Investors are optimistic about a potential US-Iran peace deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Strong corporate earnings, particularly in the telecom and media sectors, drove market gains.
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